Stanthorpe at a glance
Median house
$462,500
Median unit
$334,500
Weekly rent
$475
Houses · units $350
Gross yield
5.3%
Houses, on the median
Population
5,286
Median age 50
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Stanthorpe, houses changed hands at $462,500 in 2024, well below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Stanthorpe itself. Units come in around $334,500, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $93,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Stanthorpe on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
House prices in Stanthorpe.
Median house price
$462,500
Median unit price $334,500.
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Stanthorpe itself.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$475/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$462,500
$334,500
5,286
Median age: 50
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-qld
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The brief
What to know about Stanthorpe.
Stanthorpe sits in an ABS statistical area (SA2) where the median house price is $462,500 (2024).
Postcode 4380 (QLD), Tenterfield Shire Council.
Stanthorpe (4380) sits in the Tenterfield region of Queensland. The median house here is $462,500, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Stanthorpe has roughly 5,286 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Stanthorpe scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stanthorpe's population at 5,286, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,286
Median age
50
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.34% (median rent $475/wk against a $462,500 price tag). Units yield 5.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.34%
Based on $462,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.44%
Based on $334,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Stanthorpe.
Local schools for Stanthorpe
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Government School Catchment
Stanthorpe State School
Stanthorpe State High School
Severnlea State School
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Frequently asked
About Stanthorpe.
- What is the median house price in Stanthorpe?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Stanthorpe, QLD 4380 is $462,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Stanthorpe itself. The median unit price is $334,500.
- How much is my house worth in Stanthorpe?
- A useful starting point is the Stanthorpe median house price of $462,500 (units $334,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Stanthorpe a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Stanthorpe is 5.3%: the median weekly house rent is $475 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $462,500 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Stanthorpe: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Stanthorpe is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Stanthorpe postcode?
- Stanthorpe is in the 4380 postcode, in QLD, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Stanthorpe?
- Stanthorpe is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4380, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stanthorpe?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $475, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Stanthorpe?
- There are 7 schools serving Stanthorpe on this page, including St Joseph's School, Stanthorpe State School, Stanthorpe State High School.
- How walkable is Stanthorpe?
- Stanthorpe has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Stanthorpe?
- Stanthorpe is close to Diamondvale, Dalcouth, Severnlea, Severnlea, Applethorpe.
- What is the population of Stanthorpe?
- The population of Stanthorpe is approximately 5,286 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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